A3: It is legal to use on PLCs that you own or have explicit permission to access. Using it to bypass security on another party's equipment is illegal and unethical.
For shops and experienced professionals, robust systems like the and the Autel MaxiIM IM608 II are the standard.
In industrial automation, proprietary software logic inside a PLC is frequently locked by engineers to safeguard intellectual property or prevent unauthorized modifications. However, if a manufacturing plant needs to update a legacy system and the password is lost, the hardware effectively becomes a brick.
Modern vehicles are equipped with an immobilizer system, an anti-theft mechanism that prevents the engine from starting unless the correct, pre-programmed key is used. When a new key needs to be added, the immobilizer's computer must be programmed to recognize the unique transponder chip within the new key. KeyRead V20 acts as an interface between a computer and the vehicle's OBD-II port, allowing this programming to occur.
Whether you are a mobile locksmith in a van or a high-volume dealership service center, mastering the Keyread V20 will give you a decisive edge. The days of the dreaded "Immobilizer Inactive" message are over. With V20, you hold the master key to Mitsubishi's security.
Using non-genuine or "clone" Keyread V20 units on a Mitsubishi CAN system often results in "Immobilizer Malfunction" errors (DTC B2100), requiring dealership intervention to resolve.
